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{June 1, 2015} Ten years

I can’t believe it’s been ten years.

What’s been ten years, JJ, you may be asking. It was ten years ago today the world lost an amazing woman, my mom. I haven’t talked very much about my mom to you and I don’t know if I’m going to just now.

It’s odd, I know I’m very open about a lot of things, but I haven’t opened up with you about my mom. My close friends and family know what an amazing woman she was.

I have a lot to tell you and I look forward to sharing it with you another day.

What I did want to tell you is that I think about my mom all the time, I know my sister does and I see my mom in her when she is with her kids, I feel my mom when I am hugging my nieces, I love when they ask questions about their grandmother and I can talk about her.

When I am with my dad, I think about my childhood and all my parents did for me and what a fantastic and special upbringing I had, and it was all to do with my mom and dad. I posted on FaceBook that she was my greatest supporter and cheerleader and I can never say thank you enough.

I can’t wait until I’m ready to tell you about her, what an amazing woman and if you had the chance to meet her and get to know her, you know that she was something else.

Mommy,I miss you and love you more than you could know.

{May 31, 2015} We did our first 5k together!

Today we had another first.

PSM and I did our first 5k together! You know I’ve been doing 5ks for a while and I have done a few with friends, The Color Run I did with SDL, Miss A, CKM and CTS, much more fun when with friends!

You also know that I normally do about 2-3 a month, well, this year, so far, I’ve only done 4 total, before this, 3 in January and the one miler in May, so I was very excited for this opportunity to do another one and with PSM, no less!

I asked him about doing this about two months ago when I decided to sign up and he was up for it, not sure about the powdered paint, but he said, let’s do it!

So, this morning, he picked me up and away we went to Gillette Stadium, home of the NE Patriots and the NE Revolution! We got there in plenty of time to wait on line for 30 minutes to pick up our races packets. I know I normally post pictures of everything I get in the race packet, but since I didn’t get to pick it up early, it’s now all covered with paint!

There were 7,500 participants we were running with today, a wee bit crowded, but fun. Our paces are very different, so I ran while he walked, eventually, we just did a brisk pace, got covered in some paint, I even laid down in it once to get a picture or two!

At the last color, orange, PSM wanted to run and off he went, lookin’ good! All his hard work has been paying off! I’m a bit biased, but I am very proud of him! I did the same thing, but at a much slower pace, maybe one day I can catch up!

The best parts: We finished! We didn’t finish last! We participated, started and finished together! He wants to do another one together! Who knows, maybe I’ll be able to get him to sign up for a mud run! Stop me, I’m on a runner’s high!

May your day be as colorful as ours was!

{May 30, 2015} I have my babies back with me

It’s a sorority again!

I’m on a project in Boston for a few months and I am staying at a hotel that allows pets, so I signed a waiver and I was all set. Today, PSM and I went out for a bit, on the way back to the house we stopped at PetSmart to pick up a few essentials.

Then back at the house I sat down and wasn’t sure if I was going to have to be the cat whisperer, would I have to sit there and wait patiently for them to come and see me before I could get them in the carriers. Not a problem, they just kind of walked up and I grabbed Jymy and held her while PSM held Peanut on the loveseat, bless him, he’s allergic to cats! I got both girls in their carriers, then into the car, finished loading the last few things and headed to the hotel.

Got to the hotel, brought the cats to the room, let them out to explore, then I went to unload the car. I came back to the room, a studio, one room with a tiny divider between the bed and the kitchen, not a huge space and I COULD NOT find Peanut! I mean, where did she go? I checked under and in everything, no cat! I started to panic a wee bit, so I went outside and went down the hall, maybe she got out?

Nope…I get back into the room, there she is, what?! Sneaky little sucker!

They have settled in nicely, they have run around and sat and slept and climbed on me and now I’m sitting in bed with Peanut by my side and I know that when I lay down, Jymy will jump up here with me too, looking forward to it.

I have my girls back with me, I’m excited to be able to cuddle with them and be around them during the week and some weekends, more than I have had for a while, it feels good.

I’m at peace. Sigh…

{May 29, 2015} Kids say the darndest things!

Ain’t that the truth!

Last night EJS said something that made me laugh.

We were laying in bed and she asks “Is PSM going to marry you?” Where do they get this stuff?

“Why, do you think he should?”

“Uh, no”

“Really, why?” just curious

“Well, um, I don’t mean to be rude, but you’re too old to get married”

“What?”

Kids say the darnest things.

Ain’t that the truth?

{May 28, 2015} Did it actually work or was it the power of suggestion?

Do you ever wonder if some things actually work because they do or because of the power of suggestion.

Let’s see…first, the photo is of the first two pieces of jewelry that PSM bought for me. They represent Ohm, which is, by one definition, “The all encompassing vibration of the universe.”

It is also the symbol for Namaste “The divine in me honors the divine in you”, a respectful greeting and a welcoming gesture.

Bottom line, with “Ohm” you may know it from seeing people sitting cross legged with their hands on their knees middle finger tip to thumb, eyes closed, reflective and uttering “ohm”.

Now, on to my post. The idea of Namaste or Ohm is peaceful, reflective, bringing inner peace. The new project I am on has been interesting, to say the least, and like with all jobs, there are points of high tension and frustration and there was a moment yesterday that it was all around and I was afraid I was getting swept up into it.

I took a moment, remembered the necklaces in my bag, because I always travel with them, and decided to put the round one on, for a few reasons. I felt like I wanted a little extra something and then I thought, well, maybe it will have a peaceful and calming effect and guess what…it did!

After I put it on, I took a step back, a deep breath and realized there’s no point getting too excited about whatever it was and slowly, I felt a little calmer and eventually I was laughing about something. So, not wanting to tempt fate, I wore it again today.

So…was it the item, the symbolism or the power of suggestion? Does it matter? Do I care?

My answers…Don’t know. Nope and Nope.

Namaste

{May 27, 2015} Hope…Hold On, Pain Ends

Is that not THE best saying? HOPE…Hold On, Pain Ends! I love it!

This is what I am sending to my friends, hope.

I told you I have a friend who got some news that they shared with me yesterday. Well, today I got to talk to them and hear their voice and once I did that, I let out my breath. When I finally talked to this friend tonight, I felt better.

Please don’t misunderstand, I do not have any misconceptions that this is about me at all, and it shouldn’t be, but I am sharing my feelings with you, my friends. Don’t you have that feeling when you hear about a friend or loved one, sometimes one in the same, and until you see them in person or hear their voice, you can’t concentrate, can’t breathe? I felt that way with my sister and when I learn a friend is going through something and today, I took a breath.

When I got to talk to my friend, we talked about what’s going on and what did they need from me. Support…you got it! You know you have it, whatever you need! We will beat this thing together! [No, we are not Bob the Builder!]

Now, I am sending HOPE and love and good vibes and love and hope and whatever else I can to another friend to for what they are about to go through tomorrow. This is something that they need and amazingly enough there is a family member who is able to give them what they need.

I know it’s frustrating that you don’t know what or who I’m talking about, but I think it’s important to keep their private lives private, that they tell their own stories.

I’ve known about this friend and what they are going through for a while and I value the updates I get and when I get to hear their voice, I hear hope and encouragement and faith and that is amazing. This friend will beat it and I look forward to seeing them soon so I can give them a hug and let out a breath, know what I mean?

So, to my two very special friends, I send you love, hugs, encouragement, support and H O P E!

{May 26, 2015} Loss for words

I received some news tonight and I’m sad.

The really sad part of it all is that the text was sent at 3pm today and I didn’t get it until almost 10pm tonight.

A very close friend of mine has been going through something lately, they have been keeping me in the loop on what’s being going on, frustrations, highs and lows. I know that there is plenty that they haven’t shared, that is their business.

They have gone to doctors to find out what’s been bothering them and today, they finally got news. This news they shared with me earlier and I haven’t been able to reach them to talk to them, find out how they are, I called to let them know I am here, I love them and will do whatever they need and that is what I want them to know.

Please send your good and positive thoughts and vibes to this person, send it into the cosmos and I know it will do wonders.

My friend…I am here and I love you.

{May 25, 2015} Memorial Day…Thank you.

Today is Memorial Day.

Today is he day we celebrate and honor those who have given their lives for the freedoms we hold dear to us. It is important to honor all, and by all I mean men, women and canine, who have served in the military, both past and present.

People celebrate in many different ways, there are parades, concerts, memorials, some people visit cemeteries, to see their loved ones.

Others, who might not have affiliation with anyone who served in the military, use the day as part of a long weekend to enjoy time with their friends and families, among other activities.

However you spent your weekend, I hope you enjoyed it and took some time out of your day to say thank you, either in person or in spirit to the brave men, women and canines who have give their lives for all they have done for us.

To them, I say thank you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day

{May 24, 2015} Lobstahfest…the beginning of summer on Spring Road

This weekend, being Memorial Day Weekend, for many, represents the start of summer.

At my sister’s house, it’s not only Memorial Day weekend, but its Lobstahfest [for those of you not familiar with the New England accent, it’s lobster fest, is that better?]

The way it works is that the neighbors pick a driveway, this year it was my sister and brother-in-law’s driveway, they set up several tables and chairs, each family is responsible for different foods, drinks, etc. Someone is responsible for getting the requisite number of lobstahs, which are already cooked, bonus and then the grill is fired up and there are burgers, dogs, chicken for those of us who don’t eat lobsters. There is more talking, laughing, drinking, having a good time.

After a few hours of eating, tonight, the corn-hole boards came out, then the dice, sometimes cards and we played until it was dark, turned on the lanterns, then there was a fire pit across the street, so we sat and talked and had a great time there until it was time to come in, talk to you and crash.

A great time was had by all!

{May 23, 2015} NE Revolutions vs DC United

Tonight we went to a futbal match, the NE Revolutions vs DC United.

GES and ACS we going with some friends and their kids to the NE Revolutions match and asked if we wanted to go, there was tailgating involved.

As PSM is a Patriots season ticket holder, he is no stranger to tailgating at Gilette Stadium. This was a first for me.

We got there and they were already set up and under way with digging in to some good food…burgers, hot dogs, sides and dessert.

There was toss and corn hole and laughing and catching up. Then it was time to go in and watch a futbal match.

We got to our seats and settled in and waited for the match to start. The match was slow going, but picked up in the second half and then it got really good.

The kids had a good time, the adults had a good time. ACS played futbal in school and still plays on occasion. EJS is playing and ACS coaches her team, GES and I both played against our dad’s teams when he coached.

It was fun to watch the match with the family, PSM and friends and after…fireworks!

I’d say a great evening!

http://m.revolutionsoccer.net/